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This wine complements dishes like braised beef short ribs or a decadent chocolate dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRobert Parker (Wine Advocate) -\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe very deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Maya is shy and restrained to begin. With swirling, it begins to reveal beguiling notes of fragrant earth, lavender, garrigue and Sichuan pepper, giving way to a core of wild blueberries, boysenberries, black raspberries and black currants plus a hint of iron ore. The palate is full-bodied, revealing itself in slow-releasing layers of black and blue fruits with exhilarating earth and mineral sparks, framed by firm, beautifully ripe tannins and bold freshness, finishing on a persistent ferrous note. 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This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc offers opulent aromas of ripe dark fruits, graphite, and toasted oak. The palate is rich and full-bodied with firm tannins and a long, savory finish. A wine of immense power and elegance, this is a true gem in any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic tasting notes: (2018 vintage)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, delicate bright rim. Fine nougat, black berry fruit, delicate spices, candied orange zest, mineral touch. Full-bodied, tight-knit, great complexity, ripe cherries, fresh acid structure, pronounced fruit finish, perfect tannins, lingers for minutes, sweet fruit finish, built for decades, really convincing wine.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Falstaff (100\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"With all the richness, density and concentration required, you also find endless waves of perfectly ripe, black, blue and dark red fruits, crushed rocks, stone, licorice, smoke, flowers and espresso. Here you find, intensity, purity, minerality, silk and velvety tannins and a seamless, 60 second finish that just won't quit. The wine blends is 80% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc. Only 1,150 cases were produced. 99 Points\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (99\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Aromas of blackcurrant, ripe blackberry, black olive, oyster shell and black tea. Some ash and dried flowers, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins. Sleek and compact with a savory, mineral finish. Great length and depth. Wonderful texture. Such precision. Try from 2026.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eChâteau Beauséjour Héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé 2018 is a top-tier Right Bank Bordeaux that combines power, precision and classical Saint-Émilion finesse. It is a deeply serious, cellar-worthy wine with the depth and structure expected from one of the appellation’s most respected classified estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"site--identity\"\u003eSite \u0026amp; Identity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis estate is known for its exceptional limestone terroir and its ability to produce wines of real tension, lift and long aging potential. The 2018 vintage in Saint-Émilion was warm and generous, but the best wines retained remarkable freshness and structural definition, which suits the estate’s style very well. For buyers, this is a premium classified growth with both immediate prestige and long-term collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"technical-tasting-note\"\u003eTechnical Tasting Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeep garnet to dense ruby with youthful intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack cherry, plum, cassis, violets, crushed stone, graphite, spice and subtle cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull-bodied and layered, with ripe dark fruit, refined tannins, limestone-driven freshness and a polished, concentrated core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong, elegant and persistent, with mineral tension, dark berry fruit and a savoury, structured close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"winemaking--style\"\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé is shaped by the estate’s limestone-driven terroir and a style that balances richness with exactness. The 2018 vintage brought ripe fruit and impressive density, while the best examples from the château maintain freshness, precision and a finely etched tannic framework. It is a wine that should be presented as both luxurious and serious, with excellent aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"food-pairing\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eExcellent with ribeye, lamb, duck breast, veal, truffled dishes, mushroom risotto and aged hard cheeses. It is especially suited to refined meat courses where structure, depth and elegance matter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Beausejour (Duffau-Lagarrosse)","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (750 ml)","offer_id":42220505530541,"sku":"18-BESJR-20201-RR","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/products\/Chateau_Beausejour_Duffau-Lagarrosse_Saint_Emilion_1th_Grand_Cru_B_Classe_2018.jpg?v=1685647311"},{"product_id":"chateau-figeac-st-emilion-1er-grand-cru-b-classe-2018","title":"Chateau Figeac St.-Emilion 1er Grand Cru B Classe 2018","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChateau Figeac St.-Emilion 1er Grand Cru B Classe 2018\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe 2018 Chateau Figeac from Saint-Emilion's 1st Grand Cru B Classe is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. This vintage exhibits intense aromas of blackberry, cassis, and tobacco with hints of vanilla and oak. The palate is full and powerful with ripe tannins and a long, complex finish. An outstanding wine from a top-class producer.\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/h3\u003e\nWith its rich swathe of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has density and immense structure balanced by stunning black fruits that give impressive promise. This powerful wine is probably the greatest ever produced from this estate. Drink from 2027. \u003cb\u003eRoger Voss\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRobert Parker (Wine Advocate) - \u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe 2018 Figeac is composed of 37% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, with a 3.7 pH and 14% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple in color, it soars out of the glass with opening notes of freshly crushed red and black cherries, mulberries and ripe, juicy plums, followed by hints of violets, damp soil, cedar chest, crushed rocks and pencil shavings. The medium-bodied, elegantly styled palate features bags of freshness and exquisitely ripe, beautifully poised tannins to support the bright, energetic black and red fruit layers, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note. This is absolutely recognizable as being cut from the same cloth as old-school Figeac, but all the recent vineyard and winemaking improvements have unveiled the beautifully ripe, intense, nuanced potential here. Bravo to managing director\/winemaker Frédéric Faye and his team! Although there is a lot to love about this wine right now, give it 5-6 years for the oak to fully integrate and the underlying perfume suggestions to emerge, then enjoy over the next 20-25 years or more. \u003cb\u003e- Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Château Figeac","offers":[{"title":"Magnum (1.5 L)","offer_id":44674446000301,"sku":"18-FIGAC-20201MR","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle (750 ml)","offer_id":42220505825453,"sku":"18-FIGAC-20201RR","price":237.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/products\/Chateau_Figeac_St.-Emilion_1er_Grand_Cru_B_Classe_2016_e6fbb316-aa99-4444-a97c-7beaec517de3.jpg?v=1685647321"},{"product_id":"chateau-haut-brion-pessac-leognan-1er-grand-cru-classe-2015","title":"Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe 2015","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe 2015\u003c\/h2\u003e\n2015 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe 750ml - This wine is a true beauty, with an intense ruby color and a bouquet of black currant, graphite, and spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with firm tannins and a long finish. A superb example of a classic Bordeaux that will only get better with time.\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/h3\u003e\nDirect and concentrated, this wine is powered by tannins and a firm texture. Dense, it has the potential for plenty of fruit as it matures. That will take time, because this impressive wine is powered by its structure. Wait until 2028.\n\u003ch3\u003eRobert Parker (Wine Advocate) -\u003c\/h3\u003e\nA blend of 50% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Haut-Brion is reticent to begin, languidly revealing crushed black cherries, ripe black plums and wild blueberries with sparks of cinnamon stick, cloves, nutmeg, espresso, unsmoked cigars, tapenade, crushed rocks and lavender. The full-bodied palate possesses wonderfully complementary contrasts of bold black and blue fruit richness and delicately nuanced cherry fruit, baking spices and floral accents, strutting ripe, finely pixelated tannins and seamless acidity that is placed firmly in the background, finishing very long and with plenty of attitude. This impeccably poised, exquisitely perfumed 2015 Haut-Brion possesses the most alluring yet seemingly effortless beauty. While it bears only a passing resemblance in its opulent personality to the now legendary 1989, like that vintage the 2015 cannot fail to hedonically satiate and intellectually edify all lovers of great Bordeaux who drink it. What’s more, it also has the blue-blooded tenaciousness to remain this jaw-droppingly impressive, throughout its many guises over time, and for a very, very long time. \u003cb\u003e- Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Château Haut-Brion","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (750 ml)","offer_id":42220506120365,"sku":"15-BRION-20202RR","price":670.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/products\/Chateau_Haut_Brion_Pessac_Leognan_1er_Grand_Cru_Classe_2015.jpg?v=1685647335"},{"product_id":"chateau-haut-brion-pessac-leognan-1er-grand-cru-classe-2018","title":"Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe (Magnum 1.5 L) 2018","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe 2018\u003c\/h2\u003e\n2018 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe 1500ml - This magnum-sized bottle of Haut Brion offers a rare opportunity to experience a wine of exceptional quality on a grand scale. The wine itself is nothing short of magnificent, with a rich and concentrated palate of dark fruit, tobacco, and leather. The tannins are firm and powerful, yet silky and smooth, promising decades of enjoyment.\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThis wine has opulence and concentration, with crisp flavors of ripe yellow fruits. There is so much going on in this impressive wine. It has benefited from the hot summer, yielding a ripe wine that still manages to remain crisp and tight on the finish. \u003cb\u003eRoger Voss\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRobert Parker (Wine Advocate) -\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe 2018 Haut-Brion is composed of 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, the wine needs a lot of swirling before it begins to release a whole complex melody of notes, one at a time to begin: tilled earth, followed by pronounced licorice, then crushed rocks, then the preserved plums. Eventually, it all comes together into a fascinating crescendo of intense crème de cassis, rose oil, wild blueberries and kirsch notes, giving way to quiet, persistent leitmotif scents of cinnamon stick, truffles and redcurrant jelly. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers all this and more, revealing tightly wound black fruit, red berry and exotic spice layers within a solid, wonderfully plush frame and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length and loads of earth and mineral sparks. This is a profound, highly intellectual, multilayered baby, which will require a good 7-8 years to begin to sing its incredible song, then should cellar a further 40 years at least. By way of reference, think 1989 with more restraint and even greater purity. \u003cb\u003e- Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Château Haut-Brion","offers":[{"title":"Magnum (1.5 L)","offer_id":42220506185901,"sku":"18-BRION-20202MR","price":1549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/products\/Chateau_Haut_Brion_Pessac_Leognan_1er_Grand_Cru_Classe_2018.jpg?v=1685647337"},{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-pauillac-1er-grand-cru-classe-3-bottle-owc-2018owc","title":"Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe (3 bottle OWC) 2018","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe (3 bottle OWC) 2018\u003c\/h2\u003e\nAs a wine of exceptional quality, the 2018 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, 1er Grand Cru Classe, presented in its original wooden case, is a true gem for collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its deep, dark color and a complex bouquet of blackcurrant, graphite, and cedar, this wine is a masterpiece of the Pauillac appellation. On the palate, it displays a perfect balance of fruit, tannin, and acidity, with a long, lingering finish that leaves a lasting impression. Packaged in a beautifully crafted wooden case, this wine is not only a delight to drink but also a stunning addition to any collection.\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/h3\u003e\nAn immensely structured wine, this is complex, concentrated and yet so contained. The wine impresses with its balance, layers of succulent black-currant fruits and effortless style. A wine for the long term, it should not be touched before 2029. \u003cb\u003eRoger Voss\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRobert Parker (Wine Advocate) -\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe 2018 Lafite Rothschild is blended of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot and has 13.3% alcohol. Deep purple-black in color, it needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock intoxicating scents of blackcurrant cordial, baked plums and black cherry compote with an undercurrent of dark chocolate, licorice, cast-iron pan, cedar chest and fertile loam, plus a waft of pencil lead. The delicately crafted, medium-bodied palate is dripping with class, featuring layers of mineral-laced black fruits and exquisitely ripe, singularly Lafite tannins, finishing with epic length and depth. 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This vintage is marked by a distinctive freshness and vitality, with vibrant notes of blackcurrant, violet, and earth. On the palate, the wine reveals an impressive structure and depth, with fine tannins and a long, lingering finish.\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThis is a great vintage from Lafite. The profile is rich in feel, with a seriously firm tannic structure. Solid, complex and with great authority, this Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine, is impressively dense in dark-fruit tones. It will age for many years. Drink from 2027, although that would almost be too soon.\n\u003ch3\u003eRobert Parker (Wine Advocate) -\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe deep garnet-purple shaded 2015 Lafite Rothschild is blended of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot and was matured for 20 months in new oak barrels from Tonnellerie des Domaines (their own cooperage). 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It has a deep ruby-purple color and a bouquet of cassis, black cherries, cedar, and tobacco. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with rich and dense fruit flavors, firm tannins, and a long finish.\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/h3\u003e\nDominated by the great Cabernet Sauvignon vines of the clos of Léoville las Cases, this wine is superbly rich and smoky while being stylish. Its power comes from the complexity, ripe fruits and dense tannins.This wine has enormous potential. Drink from 2025. \u003cb\u003eRoger Voss\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRobert Parker (Wine Advocate) - \u003c\/h3\u003e\nOne of the high points of this great vintage, the 2016 Léoville Las Cases is a brilliant wine that unwinds in the glass with aromas of dark berries, pencil shavings, cigar wrapper, loamy soil and violets. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's concentrated and complete, with beautifully refined tannins, vibrant acids and a long, mineral finish. Even in this series of great wines, it stands out for its cool classicism and unerring precision. 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It has a deep ruby-purple color and a nose of blackcurrant, blackberry, and tobacco. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with rich and complex flavors of dark fruit, spice, and cedar, and a long finish.\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/h3\u003e\nPredominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine shows a wonderful black-currant purity on the palate, along with intense, vibrant acidity. The background is all tannin, which speaks to its aging potential. This wine is the last vintage produced by Paul Pontallier, who was general manager from 1990 until his death in 2016. It's a memorable wine and one for aging. Drink from 2027. \u003cb\u003eRoger Voss\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRobert Parker (Wine Advocate) -\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe 2015 Chateau Margaux is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Medium garnet-purple colored, the nose features oh-so-seductive notes of warm blackberries, cassis and black forest cake with touches of forest floor, sandalwood, anise and cigar boxes plus a waft of lavender. Medium to full-bodied, it delivers taut, muscular, densely packed black fruits and exotic spice flavor layers supported by a very firm backbone of grainy tannins with oodles of freshness and a long, savory finish. It is tightly knit and a little reticent at this very youthful stage; afford it at least 15 years in the cellar, and it will open out into a classic Chateau Margaux of incredible proportions. Readers may be interested to know that this wine is beautifully packaged in a special commemorative bottle honoring winemaker Paul Pontellier, who passed away in 2016. The gold-etched black bottle bears the message, “Hommage à Paul Pontellier” at the bottom. This 2015 is an achingly beautiful swan song from an incredibly gifted winemaker, taken from us too soon. 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